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Yemen's ancient architecture threatened by war August 16, 2018
Yemen's three-year war has taken a heavy toll on Sanaa's historic Old City, a dense warren of mosques, bath houses and 6,000 mud brick houses, which date from before the 11th century.
Texas, refineries urged to plan storm shutdowns to cut pollution August 16, 2018
Texas environment regulators should coordinate shutdowns of oil refineries and other petrochemical plants during major storms to avoid big releases of air pollution like during last year's Hurricane Harvey, a report said on Thursday.
Turkish lira trades below 6.0 against dollar after U.S. comments August 16, 2018
The Turkish lira eased slightly but remained below 6.0 against the dollar on Thursday after the United States ruled out removing steel tariffs on Turkey even if Ankara frees a U.S. pastor, and after Qatar pledged $15 billion in investment to Turkey.
U.S. tariffs to stay on Turkey, Qatar offers Ankara aid August 16, 2018
The United States on Wednesday ruled out removing steel tariffs that have contributed to a currency crisis in Turkey even if Ankara frees a U.S. pastor, as Qatar pledged $15 billion in investment to Turkey, supporting a rise in the Turkish lira.
Malaysian court tells women charged in killing of North Korean to enter defense August 16, 2018
A Malaysian judge on Thursday ruled that a trial against two women charged with the murder of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would continue, and asked them to enter their defense.

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Breakingviews TV: Revisiting LTCM August 15, 2018
Market turmoil after Russia defaulted 20 years ago exposed the hedge fund’s excessive leverage, causing its collapse. Antony Currie and Rob Cox explain how the banks that bailed out LTCM forgot its lesson, copied its mistakes and set the stage for the 2008 crisis.
Breakingviews TV: Tariff twist August 14, 2018
Donald Trump’s doubling of levies on imports of Turkish steel and aluminum have shaken the country’s markets. Gina Chon tells Tom Buerkle the move is also causing unease in Congress, and should prompt lawmakers to consider reining in the president’s trade powers.
Breakingviews TV: Musk’s missive August 13, 2018
Tesla’s CEO revealed in a blog post that the Saudis want to finance a buyout. But Jennifer Saba and Antony Currie explain he hasn’t quelled concerns about how he has handled developments. Shareholder lawsuits and an SEC probe will add to the pressure he’s under.
Breakingviews TV: China #MeToo August 10, 2018
The movement against sexual harassment has finally spread to China, despite censorship and cultural barriers. New, high-profile allegations target executives in tech and media. Katrina Hamlin and Pete Sweeney discuss how far the campaign might go.
Breakingviews TV: M&A pushback August 9, 2018
Rite Aid and Albertsons called off their tie-up after shareholders revolted. Sinclair falling foul of watchdogs prompted Tribune to nix a sale. Antony Currie and Lauren Silva Laughlin explain how these are welcome pushbacks at the frothier end of a long dealmaking boom.

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Gunmen attack intelligence service center in Afghan capital Kabul August 16, 2018
Gunmen attacked an area around a training center for Afghanistan's intelligence service on Thursday in the capital Kabul, an official at the center said.
Yemen's ancient architecture threatened by war August 16, 2018
Yemen's three-year war has taken a heavy toll on Sanaa's historic Old City, a dense warren of mosques, bath houses and 6,000 mud brick houses, which date from before the 11th century.
Death toll in suicide attack on Afghan students revised down to 34 August 16, 2018
Afghan authorities revised down on Thursday the death toll from a suicide bomb attack on an educational center in Kabul to 34 from 48, health ministry officials said.
Turkish lira trades below 6.0 against dollar after U.S. comments August 16, 2018
The Turkish lira eased slightly but remained below 6.0 against the dollar on Thursday after the United States ruled out removing steel tariffs on Turkey even if Ankara frees a U.S. pastor, and after Qatar pledged $15 billion in investment to Turkey.
U.S. tariffs to stay on Turkey, Qatar offers Ankara aid August 16, 2018
The United States on Wednesday ruled out removing steel tariffs that have contributed to a currency crisis in Turkey even if Ankara frees a U.S. pastor, as Qatar pledged $15 billion in investment to Turkey, supporting a rise in the Turkish lira.